If you happen to travel on the 7th-gen R151 trains that operate on the North-South and East-West lines (NSEWL), you might have noticed a subtle but notable change in how those trains open and close doors at stations.
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Singapore’s 1st-gen C151 trains have officially retired on Sep 26, 2025, entered passenger service in 1987
After 38 years of serving and moving millions of commuters across the North-South, East-West lines (NSEWL), Singapore bids farewell to the 1st-gen Kawasaki Heavy Industries C151 trains on Sep 26, 2025. These trains first entered passenger service on Nov 7, 1987.
SMRT’s 1st-gen C151 trains to be fully retired by September 2025; 3 new R151 trains roll out monthly
The fleet of Kawasaki Heavy Industries C151 trains serving the North-South, East-West lines (NSEWL) will be fully decommissioned and retired from passenger service by September 2025.
SMRT to be fined $3 million for East-West Line train service disruption in September 2024
Rail operator SMRT will be fined $3 million for lapses that caused the major six-day East-West Line (EWL) train service disruption in September 2024, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a report released on Jun 3, following the completion of its investigation.
7th-gen Alstom Movia R151 train debuts passenger service on the North-South Line on May 25, 2024
The new 7th-gen Alstom Movia R151 train for the North-South, East-West MRT lines (NSEWL) has finally started running on the North-South Line (NSL) on Saturday (May 25) afternoon.
Alstom Movia R151: SMRT’s Newest 7th-Gen MRT Train Has Entered Passenger Service on Jun 4, 2023
Commuters travelling on the North-South and East-West MRT lines (NSEWL) can look forward to the new 7th-gen Alstom Movia R151 trains entering passenger service progressively from Sunday (Jun 4), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Thursday.
Spotters by SGTrains – To Prefix ‘1’ or Not to Prefix ‘1’?
As the newest 7th-gen Alstom Movia R151 train for the North-South and East-West MRT lines (NSEWL) is expected to enter passenger service soon, we asked Spotters earlier this year whether we should include the prefix `1` for the train’s numbering scheme on the website.
Sneak Preview of New 7th Generation MRT Trains for North-South & East-West Lines
The new Alstom Movia R151 – the seventh-generation MRT trains for the North-South and East-West MRT lines (NSEWL) – has many new features, as showcased in a Facebook Live by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Friday afternoon (Mar 25).
Arrival of 7th Generation MRT Trains for North-South and East-West Lines
The new seventh-generation MRT trains for the North-South and East-West MRT lines (NSEWL) have arrived in Singapore, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Monday (Feb 21).
New 7th Generation R151 Trains for the North-South and East-West Lines Spotted During Children’s Day Celebration in China
Alstom’s joint venture, Changchun Bombardier Rail Vehicles Company Ltd. (CBRC), had recently organised a celebration for Children’s Day where children whose parents are working at the factory are invited over to explore and view the trains that CBRC is currently building.